Manufacturing Operator I Jobs

Job Summary

Responsible for a team assigned to the cell for the preparation, production and/or packaging of blend material. In addition to the base responsibilities of a Manufacturing Operator I, employee must specialize in one or more of four specialty roles: 1) Blend Specialist, 2) Packaging Specialist, 3) Weight Room Specialist, and/or 4) Sanitation Specialist.

Essential Functions

• Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms. Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions using the DQS system.
• Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Report any equipment issues or damage to you immediate supervisor.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must specialize in one or more of four specialty roles: 1) Blend Specialist, 2) Packaging Specialist, 3) Weight Room Specialist, and/or 4) Sanitation Specialist.

• Weight Room Specialist
• Blend Specialist
• Responsible for the preparation of blends and procedures to be followed to produce final blend product.
• Independent operation of automated and semi-automated packaging lines
• Responsible for coordinating down pack of distribution orders on a daily basis
• Operation of equipment (blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, packaging equipment, metal detectors, etc…) to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs such as replacing seals and assemble/disassemble of chopper blades.
• Packaging Specialist
• Receiving and packaging R&D lab sample requests
• Sanitation Specialist
• Working knowledge of 4 or more blenders